Obituaries

BANASZAK ALFREDA M. 'FREDA' (nee ROSOWSKI) Age 100, on May 2, 2022, of Cape May, New Jersey and formerly of Bridesburg, Philadelphia. Wife of the late Stanley S. Banaszak. Beloved mother of Lorraine Hutkowski (Edward), Stephen Banaszak (Theresa) and the late Donald Banaszak. Loving Babci of Cristie Giordano (Gene), Sue Fortuna (Joe), Ashley Gartner (Mike) and Brittany Weinstein (Jeff). Also...

GIPSON ELLEN RITA 84, born May 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, passed peacefully on Tuesday April 26, 2022, in her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Ellen is now reunited in heaven with her dearly departed husband William. Ellen was a loving mother of Ellen, Mary (Michael), Judy (Chris), Leonard (Alison), Joseph, and Stephen (Laurie) and the late Margaret, William...

SR. M. CONSTANCE SABALAUSKAS, CSFN On April 7, 2022, at age 79. Survived by her sister Lorraine Sullivan, nephews and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Mon., April 11, 2022 at 10 A.M. followed by her Mass of Christian Burial 11 A.M. at Mount Nazareth Chapel, 2755 Holme Ave., Phila.,...

CORSON Thomas George Age 77, of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly of Phila., PA, passed away on March 18, 2022. Beloved husband of Ann Corson (nee Kaminski), father of Cheryl Hoffman (Martin) and Lynn Axelson (Eric), grandfather of Martin, Brenanne, Ella and Lucie. Tom graduated from Jules Mastbaum HS class of 1962. He worked for Action MFG Co. for over 50...

SASKIEWICZ Frank S. On March 7, 2022. Husband of the late Carol. Beloved father of Theresa Saskiewicz (Jared Haynes) and Timothy Saskiewicz. Also sadly missed by his grandsons Nikolai and Blake and his sister Barbara Etschman. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, March 18, 2022 beginning at 10 A.M. at St. John Cantius Church, 4420 E. Thompson...

Karol Poliszczuk passed away on March 4, 2022. Loving husband, devoted father and beloved Dziadek. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday March 12th from 9 AM to 10 AM in St. John Cantius Church (4400 block of E. Thompson Street). His funeral mass will begin at 10 AM and his interment will be held privately. For further...

Maryann Ochmanowicz (nee Zagacki) Born August 14th, 1948 passed away suddenly on March 4th, 2022. We would like to believe she was kissed by her parents and peacefully entered Heaven, welcomed by them- Helen (nee Gasiorowski) & Francis Zagacki. Maryann was the loving wife of Edward Ochmanowicz for over 50 years, and an incredible role model and friend to her...

RADAY ELIZABETH M. (nee CONLAN) Passed away on Feb. 26, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles, Sr. Dear mother of Charles Jr. (Kim), Brian (Donna) and Joseph (Maryellen). Loving nanny of Brian, Jessica, Alexandria, Chuckie and the late Liana. Relatives, friends and fellow Hallahan H.S. Alumnae are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Thursday March 3, 2022 from 9:45-10:45...

On Thursday morning on the 24th of February 2022, Helen J Nelson passed peacefully in her sleep at her daughters home in Monroe New Jersey. She was a wife to her belated husband Charles A. Nelson Sr. (Chick) a wonderful mother to her children Charles (Linda), Jackie, Dianne and her belated son Kenneth, a sister to her belated siblings Stella,...

Irene Siatkowski passed away on February 17, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Dennis (Anne) and Donna Donahue (Tom), proud grandmom of Sarah, Jane and Kimberly, great grandmom of Faye. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral on Wednesday February 23rd from 10 AM to 11 AM followed by her 11 AM funeral...

Antoinette G. Oscilowski (nee Sellitto) age 97, passed away late Friday, February 4, 2022 in her home in Philadelphia. Her husband of 55 years, John F. Oscilowski, predeceased her in 2013. She was a long time resident of Bridesburg. Toni is survived by her son, Alex and his wife Suzanne and grandchildren Lauren (Montana) and Justin (California). Also survived by...

Brian T. McDevitt, Sr.Age 57, passed away suddenly on February 11, 2022. Brian is survived by his soulmate, Helene Donnelly, and his four children, Brian Jr, Kevin, Shannon & Erin. Father in law to Leanne, Moria, Chris Peetros and Matt Cook and Pop Pop to seven amazing grandchildren. Predeceased by his father, Thomas McDevitt, Brian is also survived by his...

SR. M. Consolata Pylilo, CSFN Sophia Felicia Pylilo On January 24, 2022 at age 99. Survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, many friends and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs., Jan. 27, 2022 at 10 A.M. followed by her Mass of Christian Burial 11 A.M. at...

James T. McBride formerly of Philadelphia passed away in North Carolina on December 19, 2021. Loving father of Robert McBride, Lorraine Friend (David), Jimmy McBride, Michael McBride (Michelle), Colleen Sandman (John) and the late Tommy. Also survived by his beloved grandchildren Jamus, Katie, Johnny, Michael, Erin, Pattie, Sarah, Joseph, Jennifer, dear great grandchildren and his brother Jerry (Doris) and sister...

Deborah Fields, 60, loving mother and wife, died on December 13th, 2021, after an ongoing battle with breast cancer in her mother's home in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. Deborah is survived by her daughter, Lillian Fields; her mother, Elizabeth Lund (Weeden); her siblings Christopher Lund and Colleen Gallagher; and her best friend Gail Gillis, who loved her and was loved as...

Mildred "Millie" Macasevich age 94, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on November 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Whitehall. Millie was born on November 1, 1927 to Stojan and Mary (Beckage) Marinkovich in Bethlehem, PA. Millie grew up in the Christmas City and graduated from Liberty High School. On August 26, 1950, she married Andrew A....

Mildred "Millie" Macasevich age 94, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on November 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Whitehall. Millie was born on November 1, 1927 to Stojan and Mary (Beckage) Marinkovich in Bethlehem, PA. Millie grew up in the Christmas City and graduated from Liberty High School. On August 26, 1950, she married Andrew A....

SR. PETER MARIE GENUARDI, CSFN IMMACULATA GENUARDI On Nov. 7, 2021, at age of 74. Survived by her brothers Joseph Genuardi (Jane), Peter Genuardi (Maureen) and her sister Anna Marie Childress (Barry). Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 10...

Jane Campbell passed away on October 28, 2021. Dear mother of the late Kenneth DeWitt and Colleen DeWitt, loving grandmother of Aliyah and Tiffany, beloved sister of Walter J. Campbell (late Irene), James J. Campbell (Farhat) and George. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9 AM in St. John Cantius Church...